I'm looking for something that will work/strengthen my lower back. Will this machine do that? I'm 5'3''
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I can say that when I work out on mine I feel it in the large muscle groups that go down the sides of my back so I would say yes it would.
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I am 5'4" and I am using this machine to work my shoulders, core and lower back. I find that by adjusting my legs i.e. push with legs and knees (shoulders, back), straight legged (core, shoulders, back), and alternate weight on each leg (core, back) that I am getting the desired results I wanted. By focusing on which muscles I want to work on, I find my body works on them accordingly. Hope this helps you. I really love this machine. I crave my sessions on it as opposed to dreading that 'work-out'. Very relaxing and you can work as hard or soft as you like.
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I am 5'9" and weigh 190 and the machine works pretty good for me but I would not recommend it for a larger person. It is not that stable and I do not think it would work that well for you. I was using mine the other day and the right foot pad broke off. I think that came from over tightening the bolts. You could probably make it work for you but I would not recommend it. Hope this helps
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If you adjust a cane very high to keep you upright, it will lessen the strain on your back. I have a bad back and this helps a lot.
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I am 5'8" and I use the small size roller. It works great! I also have a large one which is better for rolling your back.
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No, I'm 5'5" and couldn't even begin to use it. Tried to do leg pulls and I couldn't stretch all the way out without my feet coming out of the attachments. I do not recommend using one of these machines unless you are at least 5'7". Very disappointed.
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Yes. I think these types of machines are especially suitable for someone who is 5 feet tall.
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I'm 5'4" and I have a hard time reaching the handles while sitting even with the seat adjusted as far forward and the handles as far down as they'll go. My boyfriend is 6'1" and he is comfortable even on my settings so I think this machine would have no problem accommodating a taller person.
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My 21 year old son does have mild back troubles, but this didn't seem to affect it one way or another. However, most medical professionals will tell you to strengthen your stomach muscles to help your back, so in theory, it would work....BUT....as a person who has had three back surgeries, I would think this type of exercise machine a bit too extreme for someone who has serious back troubles. If your back troubles stem from muscle strain, it may help...but if you have a bulging disk, sciatica or spinal stenosis, I would try something less strenuous.
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I am 5'2 and it's very comfortable for me. It feels so light weight (and easy) when pushing it that I would think it would work for you, too!
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No, you could get a little back work with it though not very good. I'd buy a bar made for working the back.
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It is adjustable for height and someone would have to be enormously obese to not be able to use it. I use it frequently and it seems to help my lower back.
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William, I think that this question is not easy to answersimply because of your height.... I rather doubt thatit would reach high enough....I noticed most of the benefits in my mid/lower back
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I am 5'2" also. This device has been working very well for me. I was going to the chiropractor twice a week prior to purchasing this product. I haven't been back since I got it. Just keep in mind, the raised portion of the device needs to sit at your upper lumbar area. If you put it right in the curvature of your lumbar back, it will be uncomfortable. I didn't notice any "pops" the first time I used it, but now my back pops several times everytime I use it.
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I am 5 foot 3 and had a lot of issues with this exercise bike. I would have to push the adjustment together but it wouldn't hold as I road it, not matter how tight I turned the knob. So it would stretch back out to an uncomfortable length. I ended up giving it away to a tall friend. I would NOT recommend it for a person of shorter stature.
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I was also wondering if this machine would be helpful in doing that. I like pilates but hate that there is no neck support and was wondering if this machine would help put the two together?
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I am on the shorter side, 5'4", however this assist DOES work if you bend your knees also. The point is to lift your body weight and legs bent or not doesn't change that. We started using a chair for assisted pull ups in our doorway, but this perfect pull up is so much better. Better range and control and you can see your improvements (or not!).
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I'm really sorry but I do not think so. I'm 5"4 and around 205lbs myself -even though I really do like this machine- I do have concerns myself that it shakes a bit and I worry that I am too big even though I weigh less than the max. Your money would be better spent on a machine designed to support your body-unless you lose 15 lbs before ordering it. I know that sounds awful for me to say and I do not wish to hurt your feelings or offend you-I just don't want you to invest in something that might break on you or not work well for your body type. Best of luck, whatever you do decide.